My child has never player soccer? Where do I start? How do I sign my child up?

There seems to be so many different options and programs. Here is a quick step-by step-guide to help you get started with the "sign up" process. Hopefully we can simply the process and your child will be running around the soccer field meeting new friends and having a healthy fun time!

We’ll start out with some simple questions to get you heading in the right direction:

1) What is the birth date of your child?

The birth date will determine the age level your child is eligible to play. Kids are grouped first by age. Check the age chart  below to see what age level your child is eligible to play.
       FAQ regarding Age Groups:
       a) What is the "U" in U5, U6, U7, U8, etc. The "U" stands for "under" as in Under 8 years old prior to the start of the season.
       b) Can my child "play up" an age group? At U5-U10 a child may play up an age group as appropriate. However, as per the rules of our governing association, Colorado Youth Soccer Association, a U10 child may not "play up" to U11 unless they are in the 5th Grade for the fall soccer season. A U11-U17 player may "play up" as appropriate.

Fall 2008  - Age Chart     
Birth date            Fall '08
8/1/03    7/31/04        u5
8/1/02    7/31/03        u6
8/1/01    7/31/02        u7
8/1/00    7/31/01        u8
8/1/99    7/31/00        u9
8/1/98    7/31/99        u10
8/1/97    7/31/98        u11
8/1/96    7/31/97        u12
8/1/95    7/31/96        u13
8/1/94    7/31/95        u14
8/1/93    7/31/94        u15
8/1/92    7/31/93        u16
8/1/91    7/31/92        u17
8/1/90    7/31/91        u18
          


2) What is the gender of your child?

At U5 and U6 teams are co-ed. At U7-U8 teams can be co-ed, all boys or all girls. At U9-U18 teams are either boys or girls. In some rare cases girls may play on a co-ed U9 or U10 team.


3) My child has never played soccer. Is there an appropriate level for him or her?

Yes. See below.


4) What levels of soccer does the Boulder County Force Soccer Club offer? 

For U5-U8 there is recreational league soccer. U9 and U10 play recreational or in our Developmental Academy ( a pre-competitive program). U11-U14 can continue with recreational soccer or attend tryouts for player placement into the competitive program. Here is a quick overview of each level:

Recreational: Teams coached by volunteers (usually a parent of a player on the team), practice 1-2 times a week, local league games, 0-1 tournaments a year. Players sign up as groups or individuals and there are no tryouts.

Developmental Academy: Boulder County Force professional staff soccer trainers 2 times a week, volunteer team coach, 2-3 practices a week, local league games, 0-2 tournaments a year, preparation for competitive soccer. Players sign up as groups or individuals and there are no tryouts.

Competitive: Boulder County Force hired coaches, 2-3 practices a week, state league, 0-4 tournaments - may include out of state travel, professional trainers, motivated players who usually go on to play high school soccer. Teams are formed based on annual tryouts.

5) Do you offer scholarships or financial assistance? Yes. Click here for more information about financial assistance.


6) Is the Boulder County Force Soccer Club right for my child?

We encourage you to learn more about the vision and values of the Boulder County Force Soccer Club, speak with our staff coaches and administrators, inquire with BC Force parents and especially ask our players about their experience with the Club.

We encourage you to explore the rest of the Boulder County Force Soccer Club website. You will find a wealth of information. Feel free to call the us at (303) 443-8877 or stop by our office at 2769 Iris Ave, Suite #115 Boulder, CO 80304 and we will be happy to assist you.